Cartilaginous joints

Question 1

What are 2 characteristics of synchondroses joints?

Answer 1

-connecting material is Hyaline cartilage
-some become ossified in adults (synostosis) e.g. epiphyseal plate

Question 2

What is an example of a synchondroses joint?

Answer 2

-joint between 1st rib and sternum

Question 3

What is the functional classification of synchondroses joints?

Answer 3

synarthrosis

Question 4

What is the connecting material for synchondroses joints?

Answer 4

hyaline cartilage

Question 5

What are 3 characteristics of symphyses joints?

Answer 5

-connecting material is fibrocartilage (disc)
-ends of articulating bones covered by hyaline cartilage
-midline of the body

Question 6

What are some examples of symphyses joints?

Answer 6

pubic symphisis
intervertebral disc

Question 7

What is the functional classification of symphysis joints?

Answer 7

amphiarthrosis

Question 8

What are the types of cartilaginous joints?

Answer 8

synchondroses
symphyses

Question 9

What is the connecting material in symphyses joints?

Answer 9

fibrocartilage